29 Results for ben eager

From zeroes to heroes

David Schoenfield, ESPNChicago.com

Cubs fans will always remember 1984. Here's how then-GM Dallas Green built a winner.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Lost Pirates recharting their course

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Guaranteed a losing season for the 17th straight year, the Pittsburgh Pirates are asking a perennially weather-beaten fan base to believe in the future.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009

Bo says hip injury was a blessing

Associated Press

Bo Jackson told about 300 people attending a College Football Hall of Fame luncheon Thursday that people often tell him how sorry they are that his football and baseball careers were cut short by a hip injury he sustained in 1991.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009

Stats Don't Lie

Rob "Stats" Guerrera, ESPNRadio.com

Rob "Stats Guerrera brings his trademark negativity from Mike & Mike in the Morning to ESPNRadio.com.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2009

Longoria returns for finale vs. Yankees

Associated Press

Evan Longoria returned to the Rays' starting lineup after missing nearly a week with an injured left hamstring.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009

Fox gets the call from Cubs

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey takes a closer look at just-called-up prospect Jake Fox, as well as scouting Astros prospect Bud Norris.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Knee injury KOs Iwamura; Price recalled

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left knee.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009

Smoltz says he's determined, focused

Associated Press

The Boston Red Sox have announced the signing of right-hander John Smoltz, who joins the team after major offseason shoulder surgery.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009

Fired Yost: No regrets managing Brewers; Sveum makes changes off bat

ESPN.com news services

A day after being abruptly fired and replaced by third base coach Dale Sveum, Ned Yost insisted he had no hard feelings toward the team that let him go with 12 games left while tied for the NL wild-card spot.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

China's performance pipeline is gushing … in plain sight

Shaun Assael, ESPN The Magazine

The Chinese government talks a good game when it comes to cracking down on the availability of performance-enhancing drugs in advance of the Beijing Olympics, but ESPN The Magazine's Shaun Assael writes that the supply lines are still wide open.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2007

Baseball is healthy, but free agency is dying

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The era of the deep free-agent market, providing quick fixes for those with deep pockets, is likely over for good, writes Sean McAdam.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2006

Tigers' rotation, Yanks' lineup rate the best

Gary Gillette, Special to ESPN.com

Who has the best rotation, bullpen, lineup, defense and bench? Gary Gillette ranks the playoff teams in each category.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 03, 2006

Call it paradise ... dressed in red

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The new Busch Stadium gives Cards fans a ballpark they can truly be proud of for years to come, writes Jerry Crasnick. • Zoom Gallery

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2006

Epstein back in savior role for Red Sox

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Now that Theo Epstein won his power play with Larry Lucchino, it's up to Epstein to re-establish the Red Sox's direction.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2006

Sheets anxious to return from inner ear infection

Associated Press

Ben Sheets' spinning world is starting to slow down a bit, and that makes him antsy to return to the mound.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2005